Coronavirus
Positive cases of COVID-19 continue among deportees
The US continues to deport in the name of public health Despite the threat of Coronavirus, Trump’s administration continues deportations at a regular rate. The real inconvenience is that dozens of deportees have tested positive on the COVID-19 exam. What are the current deportation policies? Since President Trump took office in 2017, he has focused…
Read MoreCOVID-19 hits immigration detention centers
Increase in the number of immigrants infected with COVID-19 Immigration detention centers are a major threat for the massive spread of Coronavirus. The number of infected people at the facilities of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) increases every day. Concern grows among the detained immigrant community and immigrant rights advocates. Thet demand government help…
Read MoreNewly graduated students unable to work due to COVID-19
Post-graduate students cannot work in the US The US has always been recognized for its excellent educational level. That is why thousands of students travel annually to complete their professional careers. One of the benefits for students traveling to the US is that they can stay and work legally for 12 months after completing their…
Read MoreProtests in immigration detention centers
Immigrant rights advocates protest Coronavirus is well known for being a constant threat for the world. However, there are certain sectors of society that are more affected by mass contagion than others. For example, immigrants who are held in detention centers around the country are more vulnerable to a massive spread of COVID-19. Since the…
Read MoreJudge orders release of immigrants from ICE detention center
Judge orders release of immigrants It was finally the time for immigrants in detention centers and prisons to receive good news from the US government. Detained immigrants are usually people who tried to cross the borders illegally and are now asking a review for their cases to legally reside in the country. There are also…
Read MoreExpedited Deportations Continue
Deported immigrants amid Coronavirus outbreak Trump’s administration is accelerating deportation processes due to the pandemic. In one of our most recent articles, we shared information about deported immigrants who tested positive for COVID-19. This situation is very controversial as the current government is avoiding deportation regulations in the name of public health. The Immigration and…
Read MoreJudges Request to Close Courts Across the Country
Several courts remain open amid the pandemic The US government took drastic measures when the Coronavirus arrived in the country. One of the emergency measures was to close all face-to-face immigration services until May, 2020, at least. Almost all the courts in the country do not currently offer service or offer service virtually. However, multiple…
Read MoreCOVID-19 and the “Public Charge Rule”
The “Public Charge Rule” The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the entity in charge of protecting the country from any possible threat. In February, 2020, DHS implemented a policy called the “Public Charge Rule”. This rule has existed for over 100 years in the US, however, the new changes were directly approved by…
Read MoreDoctors Fear Deportation
Doctors with H-1B visa fear deportation The medical sector is the frontline of our battle against the Coronavirus and actually, thousands of doctors and nurses fighting the virus are foreigners holding the H-1B Visa. This visa allows them to work legally for a period of time in the US (up to 3 years initially). It…
Read MoreDetained Immigrants want to be Deported
Immigrants beg for deportation Fear of COVID-19 creates panic in immigration detention centers and jails. Many of them ask for deportation as soon as possible. Illegal immigration Illegal immigration has always been a highly controversial topic in the US. Immigrants who are captured trying to cross the country’s borders without a legal entry or residence…
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